Karamürsel Postal Codes, Kocaeli, Marmara Turkey

The postal code for Karamürsel is 41500 in Marmara, Kocaeli, Turkey. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Karamürsel, choose from the towns listed below.

Towns in Karamürsel

Karamürsel on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Karamürsel districts in Turkey. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Karamürsel

Key Facts

Karamürsel is a district located in the northwestern part of Kocaeli Province, Turkey, situated along the southern coast of the Gulf of İzmit in the Sea of Marmara. This coastal district covers an area of approximately 258 square kilometers and has a population of around 56,000 residents according to recent estimates. Karamürsel serves as an important transportation hub, connecting the eastern and western parts of Kocaeli Province through its strategic position along the D-130 highway. The district is administratively divided into 1 central municipality and 18 villages, with its economy primarily based on agriculture, fishing, and small-scale industry. Historically significant, Karamürsel was named after the Ottoman naval commander Kara Mürsel Bey, who established the first Ottoman naval shipyard in the area during the 14th century. The district features a mix of urban development along the coastline and rural areas in its inland territories, with olive groves and fruit orchards dominating the agricultural landscape. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Karamürsel District, comprehensive data is available for all its neighborhoods and villages.

Neighboring Regions

* Körfez

* Gölcük

* İzmit

* Yalova Province